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Make a great college experience even better by joining the UGA Housing staff. Students who work for the Department of Housing often cite that their college years are more memorable -- they have even more opportunity to meet and network with new people, stay involved with what's happening on campus, and gain valuable professional experience.

Spring 2010:
Updated November 13, 2009

The Department of University Housing is now accepting applications for the following positions for the Spring 2010 Semester:

• Desk Assistant
• Mail Clerk
• Office Assistant
• Office Assistant - East Campus Village
• Village Programming Assistant

Please click here. The Department of University Housing is no longer accepting applications for C.L.A.S.S. Advocate (CA), Resident Assistant (RA) and Village Community Assistant (VCA) positions for the 2009-2010 academic year. If you are interested in applying for a CA-RA-VCA position for the Fall 2010 - Spring 2011 academic year, please go to the "Fall 2010 - Spring 2011" heading below.

Fall 2010 - Spring 2011:
Updated November 13, 2009

The Department of University Housing will be accepting applications for the C.L.A.S.S. Advocate, Resident Assistant and Village Community Assistant positions for the 2010 - 2011 academic year beginning at 8:00am (EST) on Monday, November 16, 2009. Applicants will need to submit their application and two (2) completed references by 5:00pm (EST) on Friday, December 18, 2009. For additional information please click here.

APPLICANTS -- PLEASE NOTE: If any openings become available, the hiring supervisor for that community will be in touch to set up an interview. Job description synopses are provided for all available positions below; please read these carefully to ensure that you have a full understanding of the position(s) for which you are applying. If you have any further questions, please speak with any of the CA's, RA's, or VCA's, or contact Scott Nelson via email or by telephone at 706-542-8191.

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Position Descriptions

Assistant to Project Coordinator (summer position only)
These student workers will assist the Project Coordinator with the monitoring of Department of University Housing summer renovation and construction projects. These workers will:

• Make periodic on-site inspections of projects to ensure that projects are proceeding properly, and that project sites are safe and secure.
• Review specifications to ensure that applicable specifications are being met.
• Ensure adherence to applicable codes and standards.
• Review construction plans to ensure that construction is proceeding as designed.
• Guarantee that appropriate safety practices are being followed at construction sites.
• Ensure that project schedules and timelines are being met.

Other duties consistent with the purpose of this position may be assigned.

Desk Assistant
Desk Assistants manage the operations of the community desk and serve as the primary customer service representative. They monitor resident entry into the building, verify residency, check out keys, answer the phone, and record incidents in the logbook. Most community desks are open 24 hours, so night shifts may be required. Click here for more information.

Lifeguard (summer position only)
Lifeguard positions are available in Hill Community. Lifeguards complete a training program that prepares them to aid in the pre-opening and closing, cleaning, and maintenance of the pool; guard the pool during assigned shifts; and enforce pool regulations. Candidates must provide current lifesaving certification, first aid, and CPR certification.

Mail Clerk
Mail Clerks distribute mail and packages for the community residents on a daily basis. They also forward mail when necessary. Mail Clerks work between two and four hours a day.

Office Assistant
Office Assistants serve as a resource of information for students to help in their adjustment to the University and the Community. These student staff members are responsible for assisting the Senior Secretary in administrative projects in addition to distributing mail and packages for the community. Click here for more information.

Painter and Maintenance Assistant (summer position only)
Painters prepare walls, patch holes, and brush and roll paint in the residence halls. Maintenance Assistants perform simple maintenance tasks. A driver's license is preferred for Maintenance Assistants.

Pool Manager (summer position only)
The Pool Manager is responsible for the supervision and scheduling of the lifeguard staff as well as guarding the pool during assigned shifts. In addition, the Pool Manager is responsible for the overall maintenance of the pool. Candidates must provide current CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certifications. Experience as a lifeguard is preferred.

Village Programming Assistant
Village Programming Assistants are responsible for all of the programmatic efforts for East Campus Village. A Village Programming Assistant will program using the transitional, passive, and social programming model to meet the needs of East Campus Village residents. In addition, the VPAs will be responsible for coordinating three community-wide blood drives a year. Applicants should have a minimum University of Georgia cumulative and semester GPA of 2.5 and have at least two full semesters of campus experience at UGA as a full time student. Residency on-campus is preferred, but not required.Click here for more information.